The United youngster jetted to America for an op to repair a groin problem.

Ashley Young had a similar problem sorted earlier this year and is pencilled in for a return later this month.

And Van Gaal is expecting more of the same from Keane.

Injured Manchester United stars arrive at training ground

LUKE SHAW, Bastian Schweinsteiger, David De Gea and Will Keane were among those snapped arriving at Carrington training ground the day after Manchester United’s stunning 5-1 win over Midtjylland in the Europa League.

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Luke Shaw (right) was driven in

"He had a fantastic operation, like Ashley Young, it was more or less the same operation,” the United boss said.

“He had a fantastic operation, like Ashley Young, it was more or less the same operation”

Louis van Gaal

“He is coming back [to England] on Tuesday, and I’m hoping he comes back [to play] as quickly as Ashley Young."

Van Gaal is also welcoming back a host of crocked stars.

Chris Smalling, Marouane Fellaini and Antonio Valencia are all on the brink of a return.